Comparison

Marine Radar vs Mirror Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Marine Radar

View and control radar images from a compatible wireless radar sensor on your iOS device. This app aids in navigation by displaying radar data, but is not a substitute for fundamental navigation skills.

Highlights
  • View radar images on iOS devices
  • Control radar images
  • Connects to Furuno Wireless Radar Sensor DRS4W
  • Aids in voyage
  • Requires compatible Furuno hardware
Features
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Descriptions: This Marine Radar App, in connection with the Furuno Wireless Radar Sensor DRS4W, enables to view and control Radar images on iOS devices. How to use: Get the Marine Radar App installed on your device. Connect your device to the DRS4W and launch the app to view the Radar images. For detailed setup and operation procedures, see the operation manual enclosed with the DRS4W. NOTE: This application is aimed for the help of the voyage. Electronic aids are not a replacement for basic navigation principles and common sense. NOTE for use in Japan: This application can be used only in situations where GP-1x71F of FURUNO Chart Plotter is equipped at the same time.

About

Mirror Control

Remotely view and control compatible marine and farm navigation displays from your iOS device. Access charts, radar, fish finder, and autopilot functions, or manage field maps and section control. Offers full-featured touch synchronization for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Mirror MFD display on iOS device
  • Full remote touch control
  • View charts, radar, fish finder
  • Manage autopilot and navigation
  • Monitor alarms and safety data
  • Capture MFD screenshots
  • Control farm section control
Features
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Get away from the navigation screen and move around… But stay in control! Mirror and Control your compatible* Multi-Function Display (MFD) from your iOS device: * Connect to your MFD with Mirror Control via WiFi; * View your MFD screen from anywhere onboard; * User your device as a full-featured remote control of your MFD. Mirror Control connects to compatible* MFDs and streams the display directly to your tablet or smartphone. A second display… at NO COST! Use the fully integrated touch synchronization for remote control of your MFD from the screen of your device. No reduced functions or limited menus… 100% CONTROL! MARINE MFDs: - View and Manage all your MFD pages from Mirror Control: * Charts; * Radar; * Fish Finder; * Engines; * Instruments. - Supervise route navigation with autopilot and make adjustments or change destination on the fly. - Receive alarms and monitor status for AIS, DSC, anti-grounding and other safety/navigation data. - Quickly activate Man-OverBoard functionality and monitor status even without being in front of your MFD. - Quickly capture MFD screenshots using your iOS device commands and save them to your photo library. FARM MFD: - User Mirror Control to view and manage Field Maps, the Jobs Database and implement profiles for Section Control. - Monitor operations in real-time from field-side. - Oversee Auto-Steering for automated Section Control. Simply enable WiFi connectivity on your MFD and pair it to your iOS device with a simple PIN confirmation. Synchronization is fully automatic, with immediate access and control of all menus and settings. Mirror Control app is Compatible with the following navigation systems: * Alphatron (FF-901) * AvMap (G7 Farmnavigator) * Furuno (GP1871F GP1971F) * JMC (NP-90MAX, NP-120MAX, V-90PMAX, V-120PMAX, SPMAXIIIWiFi) * Lorenz (Atom9/Plus, Atom12/Plus, MagProHDWiFi) * Navstation (N9/Fish, N12/Fish, ControllerC1) * Polar (PPC-202WiFi) * Radio Ocean (7T) * Seiwa (SWX900W/CW, SWX1200W/CW, EXP23WiFi, FT70) * Si-Tex (NavPro900C/F, NavPro1200C/F, EXPNavProWiFi) * Suzuki (SMD7, SMD9)

Screenshots

Marine Radar3 screens
Mirror Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Marine Radar at 2.7 against Mirror Control's 1.3. Marine Radar also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marine Radar holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Marine Radar's written reviews are positive against 29% of Mirror Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marine Radar ships an update every 11 months, Mirror Control every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Marine Radar versus Mirror Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarine RadarMirror Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (12 ratings) — better1.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer株式会社フルノソフテックAvMap

Customer experience

Marine Radar

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%

Mirror Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Marine Radar

No in-app purchases

None

Mirror Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marine Radar free?
Marine Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mirror Control free?
Mirror Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marine Radar or Mirror Control?
Marine Radar is rated higher. Marine Radar averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Mirror Control averages 1.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Marine Radar or Mirror Control have ads?
Neither Marine Radar nor Mirror Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marine Radar or Mirror Control?
Marine Radar ships an update every 11 months, and Mirror Control every 16 months. Most recently, Marine Radar was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mirror Control on October 2, 2026.

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